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property for the road and now there is mention of a park also. He stated he was not notified of this proposal and asked who's personal pet project it is to make a park now too. City Administrator Schroeder stated that relative to the acquisition of the park parcel, in looking at what would have to be acquired for roadway, there would have been a remnant of land left and that wouldn't make sense. He added that this project is not any one's special pet project. The 153rd Avenue N.W. project has been discussed for years and has been an ongoing discussion since 1991. Mr. Vasseur suggested that if the road had been left where it was, there would be a more even split, the way it is being designed now caused the remnant piece of property. He stated he will fight the road. He added that Staff and Council. should look at their own conscience. "You are all Americans, you should listen to the people. Do not do this. I can barely wait to see what you offer for land acquisitions". He added that Ramsey has not been sued yet but it appears to be the only 'alternative the people have. Mr. Schroeder stated that the City received a couple of letters regarding this connection also. A letter opposing the road came from Dwight and Melody Ekwall, 15200 Iguana Street N.W., Ramsey. A letter in favor of the project was received from the Hansen Tree Farm. Residents requested Mt'. Schroeder read the letter from the Hansen's which he did. Mr. Christian stated he is a neighbor to the Hansen Tree Farm. The Hansen's have cabeled off their property and have put up "no trespassing" signs. Mr. Hansen does not live at the farm and this connection will help his business. A resident suggested that trails and boardwalks bring more garbage and vandalism. She felt that people will not enjoy these things, they will abuse them instead, and it will cost more money for maintenance. Councilmember Peterson asked Mr. Jankowski to explain the next phase of the project. Mr. Jankowski stated that City Staff is requesting that Council select Alternative C for final design. The next step would be to obtain the necessary permits and the formal delineation of the wetland. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to adopt Alternative C as the preferred alignment for 153/155 Avenue N.W. and to direct Staff to enter into negotiations with RLK, Inc. for the preparation of final plan and work elements associated with pemfits fi:~r the roadway. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmen~bers Peterson, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: CouncilmemberBeyer. Case #4: Drainage in Section #22 Tributary to County Ditch #3 City Engineer Jankowski stated that at the July 12, 1994 Council meeting, Mr. Terry Hendriksen had requested a review of the drainage concerns in Section #22 that he brought to the attention of the Cotmcil at the May 10, 1994 meeting. A meeting was held on May 18, 1994, with Terry Hendriksen and other ama residents. The meeting was also attended by Mayor Gilbertson and Councilmembers Hardin and Zimmerman. There was no consensus from this meeting on a single particular course of action. A letter, sent to the meeting participants, specified four (4) areas where the City would be pursuing this issue. Mr. Jankowski reported that the City agreed to clean the existing culverts on 156th Lane N.W. that had been partially filled with sediment; this has been done. The City of Ramsey City Council/July 26, 1994 Page 10 of 27